Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the National Retail Federation convention on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the National Retail Federation convention on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Protesters stage a demonstration outside the National Retail Federation convention after William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc spoke at the event on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Wal-Mart Announces Initiative To Hire Any Veteran That Wants A Job

John Moore

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population.

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William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks... Fotografía de noticiasCentro de convenciones Jacob Javits,Ciudad de Nueva York,EE.UU.,Ejército,Empleo,Finanzas,Hablar,Negocio,Negocio corporativo,Política,Presidente,VerticalPhotographer John MooreCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 15: William Simon, president and CEO of U.S. Wal-Mart Stores Inc, speaks at the National Retail Federation convention at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on January 15, 2013 in New York City. Simon announced that Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer, will hire every military veteran who wants a job, provided he or she has left the service in the previous 12 months and did not receive a dishonorable discharge. The pledge represents the largest hiring commitment in history for veterans, who have a higher unemployment rate than the rest of the U.S. population. At left is Steve Ladwig, president and CEO of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)